Gov’t splurges P23mln on Diamond Jubilee despite economic strain

Sunday Standard Gov’t splurges P23mln on Diamond Jubilee despite economic strain Botswana’s government has earmarked P23 million for the country’s 60th Independence celebrations, a decision that is already igniting public debate as the economy slows and public hospitals continue to grapple with shortages of essential medicines. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, announced the allocation last week, saying government had set aside P23 million […] The post Gov’t splurges P23mln on Diamond Jubilee despite economic strain first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter

Jul 6, 2026 - 05:07

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Gov’t splurges P23mln on Diamond Jubilee despite economic strain

Botswana’s government has earmarked P23 million for the country’s 60th Independence celebrations, a decision that is already igniting public debate as the economy slows and public hospitals continue to grapple with shortages of essential medicines.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, announced the allocation last week, saying government had set aside P23 million to commemorate the country’s diamond jubilee of independence.

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